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MG TF Series Workshop Manual
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General Data
Gear Positions
The Instrument Panel
General Information (Series
Sidescreen Stowage
Folding the Hood
Jacking the Car
Warming up the Engine
Chassis and Engine Numbers
Engine Sectional View
Periodical Checks
Maintenance Attention
Frost Precautions
Sidescreen Stowage (Second Type)
General Data (Series TF)
Torque Spanner Date
The Engine
The Engine Components View and List
Engine General Description
The Lubrication System
Draining the Engine Sump
Removal and Replacement of the Engine Sump
Removal of the Oil Pump
Dismantling, Reassembling and Replacing the Oil Pump
Removal and Replacement of the Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Emergency Relief Valve
Removal and Replacement of the Main and Big-End Bearings
Removal and Replacement of the Rocker Assembly
Removal and Replacement of the Cylinder Head
Refitting the Cylinder Head
Removal and Replacement of the Piston Rings
Fitting the Gudgeon Pins
Dimantling and Reassembling Piston and Connecting Rod
Removal and Replacement of Pistons and Connecting Rods
Engine
Piston Sizes
Removal and Replacement of the Carburetors
Removal and Replacement of the Water Pump
Removal of the Timing Chain Case
Replacement of the Timing Chain Case
Removal of the Timing Chain
Replacement of the Timing Chain
Removal and Replacement of the Tappets
Removal and Replacement of the Camshaft
Removal of the Chain Tensioner
The Timing Chain Tensioner
Camshaft Bearings
Tappet Adjustment
Removing and Grinding the Valves
Grinding and Testing the Valves and Their Seatings
Removal and Replacement of Valve Guides
Removal and Replacement of Engine and Gearbox
Removal and Replacement of Flywheel
Removal and Replacment of Crankshaft
Internal Engine Components Diagram
Top Dead Centre Mark
Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal Cover
Oil Pressure
Regrinding the Crankshaft
The Engine Mounting and Control Link
Removing the Control Link
Refitting the Control Link
Locating Troubles
If Engine will Not Idle or Run Slowly
Excessive Oil Consumption
The Modified Oil Pump
Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block Modifications
Modified Oil Gauge Pipe Banjo
Modified Push-Rods and Adjusting Screws
The Modified Camshaft
The Fuel System
To Remove the Fuel Tank
Construction of the Fuel Pump
Action of the Fuel Pump
To Dismantle and Reassemble the Fuel Pump
Fuel System
Fuel Pump Adjustment
Tracing Fuel Pump Troubles
Failure to Deliver Fuel
Pump Noisy
Fuel Pump Maintenance
The Carburetters
Setting the Twin Carburetters
Carburetter Details
The Filter of the Carburetter
The Float Chamber
Centring the Jet
Sources of Caburetter Trouble
Water or Dirt in the Carburetter
Float-Chamber Flooding
Float Needle Sticking
The Carburetter Controls Diagram
The "TF" Carburetters
Removing the "TF" Fuel Tank
Late Type Fuel Pumps
The Ignition Equipment
Locating the Cause of Uneven Firing
Testing Low-Tension Circuit
High-Tension Cables
Attention to Sparking Plugs
Ignitjon Equipment C
Plug Inspection
Contact Breaker Mechanism
Removal of the Distributor
Distributor Lubrication
Ignition Timing Adjustment and Replacement of the Distributor
Dismantling the Distributor
The Condenser
Fitting New Distributor Bushes
Reassembling the Distributor
Replacement of Bearing Bushes
Distributor Components Diagram
Modified Distributor Fixing
Distributor with "High Lift" Cams
Draining and Filling the Cooling System
Cooling System Description
Cooling System (Series" to
To Remove the Radiator
Fan Belt Adjustment
The Water Pump - to Dismantle and Reassemble
The Fan and Water Pump Components Diagram
Cooling System ("TF" Series)
Cooling System (Series" TF ") DO
Cover Assembly
Release Bearing
Driven Plate Assembly
The Flywheel and Clutch
Flywheel and Clutch Adjustments
Running Adjustments
Removal of the Clutch
Dismantling the Clutch
Assembling the Clutch
Refitting the Clutch
Adjusting the Release Levers
Refacing the Driven Plate
Servicing the Clutch
Flywheel and Clutch E
Condition of Clutch Facing in Service
Spring Pressure
Driven Plates
Tolerances
Introduction of 8 In. Diameter Clutch
Introduction of a Clutch Control Rod
TD Series Gearbox and Clutch Diagram
The Gearbox
To Remove the Gearbox with the Engine in the Chassis
To Dismantle the Gearbox
To Dismantle the Mainshaft
Dismantling the Synchromesh Mechanism
The Gearbox Components Diagram
Reassembly of the Synchromesh Mechanism
Modified Synchromesh Hub
Speedometer Drive Modification
The Propeller Shaft
Attention to Universal Joints
Testing the Propeller Shaft for Wear
Removal of the Propeller Shaft
Dismantling the Propeller Shaft
To Examine and Check for Wear
Reassembling the Propeller Shaft
Replacement of the Propeller Shaft
The Rear Axle
The Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft Components Diagram
Removing and Replacing the Brake-Drum and Hub
Rear Axle Lubrication
Removal and Replacement of the Brake Plate Assembly
Removing and Replacing a Rear Axle Half-Shaft
Removing Rear Axle from Car
Important Points Concerning Axle Attention
Dismantling the Axle and Removing the Differential Assembly
Dismantling the Differential and Crown Wheel Assembly
Rear Axle Parts Examination
To Replace a Differential Cage
Assembling the Differential and Crown Wheel
Selecting an Axle Cover Spacer
To Replace a Pinion
To Fit a New Axle Casing
To Fit a New Axle Housing Cover
Replace Crown Wheel/Pinion Having Markings Different from the Original
Reassembling the Axle
Refitting the Rear Axle
Identification of "Unified" Screw Threads
The Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft Components (Series "TF") View
Dismantling and Reassembling the Springs
Removal and Replacement of the Rear Springs
The Rear Road Springs
Chassis, Suspension, Radiator, Fuel Tank, Exhaust System View
Maintenance of the Rear Springs
The Steering Gear Maintenance
The Steering Gear Components View
To Remove the Steering Wheel and Telescopic Extension
To Replace the Top and Bottom Steering Column Bushes
To Take out the Steering Column
Removal and Replacement of the Steering Gearbox
Dismantling the Steering Gearbox
Steering Ball Socket Assembly Threads
Steering Arm Ball Joints
Adjustment of the Rack Damper
Adjustment of the Inner Steering Ball Joint
Front Suspension
Checking and Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment
Checking the Wheel Camber, Castor Angle and Swivel Pin Angle
To Measure King-Pin Inclination
Removing the Front Suspension
Front Suspension Diagram
Hub Ball Bearings
Replacing the Front Suspension
Examination of Front Suspension Parts for Wear
To Dismantle the Swivel Pins
Reassembly of Swivel Pins
Removal and Replacement of the Brake-Drum and Hub
Replacement of the Front Hub
Removing and Replacing the Front Coil Spring
Fitting New Rubber Bushes to Lower Wishbone Inner Fulcrum
Grease Leakage from Front Hub
Modified Front Hub Grease Cap
The Hydraulic Dampers Maintenance
The Hydraulic Dampers Replenishing
Testing the Dampers
Removal of the Front Dampers
Removal and Replacement of Rear Hydraulic Dampers
Replacement of the Rear Damper Link Bearings (Girling)
To Dismantling the Links (Girling)
Fitting New Bearings to the Lever Arm and Lever Arm Link (Girling)
The Damper Settings
The Braking System
The Hydraulic System and Components Diagram
Braking System Maintenance
The Master Cylinder
Adjustment of the Brake Pedal
Brake-Shoe Adjustment
To Bleed the System (Expel Air)
Removal of the Master Cylinder
Assembling the Master Cylinder
Dismantling the Master Cylinder
Braking System
Replacing the Master Cylinder
Brake Assembly
Removal of the Wheel Cover
Dismantling the Wheel Cylinder
Assembling the Wheel Cylinder
Replacing of the Wheel Cylinder
The Hand Brake and Brake-Shoe Components Diagram
Rilining the Brake-Shoes
Removal of the Flexible Hose
Removal and Replacement of the Brake-Shoes
The Brake Fluid
The Hand Brake
Rear Brake Pipes
Braking Irregularities and Their Causes
Brakes Remain on
Unbalanced Braking
Brakes Grab
Electrical Equipment
Testing the Condition of the Battery
Battery Storage
Battery Maintenance
Preparation of Electrolyte
Duration and Rate of Initial Charge of the Battery
Battery Filling and Charging
The Dynamo
Removal and Replacement of the Dynamo
Dismantling the Dynamo
Servicing the Dynamo
Brushes
Commutator
Field Coils
Dynamo Reassembly
Armature
Bearings
The Starter
Removal and Replacement of Starter
The Starter Switch
The Starter Commutator and Brush Gear
The Starter Drive
Servicing the Starter
Starter Bearings
Starter Reassembly
How to Check and Adjust Electrical Setting
The Control Box
Regulator Adjustment
Cut-Out
Cleaning Contacts
Windscreen Wiper - Type CW
The Electric Horns
The Fuses
The Headlamps
Setting the Headlamps
Blown Fuses
Bulb Replacement
The Number-Plate Illumination Lamp
The Sidelamps
The Tail- and Stop-Lamps
The Panel Lamps
Removal of the Instrument Panel
The Ignition and Fuel Warning Lamps
Location and Remedy of Faults
The Charging Circuit
Battery in Low State of Charge
Battery Overcharged
The Lighting Circuits Troubles
The Starter Motor Troubles
Modified Dipping Switch
The Headlamp Beam Warning Light
Wiring Diagram
The "Correct-Acid-Level" Device
Modified Tail- and Stop-Lamps
The Headlamps (Tf)/The Light Units (TF)
Removing the Light Units (TF)
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (TF)
Replacing the Light Units (TF)
The Tail-Lamps and Stop-Lights (TF)
Sidelamps
Cleaning the Lamps (TF)
Setting the Headlamps (TF)
Number-Plate Lamp (TF)
The Panel and Map Lights
Warning Lights (TF)
Replacement Bulbs (12 Volt) (TF)
Windscreen Wiper (TF)
Wiring Diagram for the Vehicle TF Series
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre Pressures
Spare Wheel
Road Wheels Removal and Replacement
Tyre Wear
The Valves
Tyre Removal
The Importance of Balance
Fitting the Tyres and Tubes
Repairing Tubes
Maintenance of Wire Wheels
Lubrication
Engine Lubrication
Mixing Lubricants
Extreme Cold Conditions
Recommended Lubricants
Gearbox Lubrication
Grease Run Lubrication Points
Carburetor Dashpot (Series "TD")
Steering Gearbox Lubrication
Air Cleaner Lubrication
Dynamo Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Engine Oil Pick-Up
Priming the Engine Oil Pump
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